Special Offers

Australia Paid Work

If you’re looking for a way to fund an amazing trip Down Under – our paid work package is perfect for all of you wannabe nomads out there. We’ll give you the chance to make new mates from around the world and explore plenty of Aussie hot spots - all funded by your ace new Aussie job.

Thailand Experience

Experience adventure travel in Thailand with all the best bits packed into just four weeks! You'll spend a full month getting to know Asia, Thailand, Thai food, Thai people and Thai landscapes!

South Africa Big 5 Wildlife and Community

Get involved with this exciting wildlife conservation programme on a real Big 5 reserve in a stunning part of South Africa; near Port Elizabeth on the world famous Garden Route. As a South Africa wildlife volunteer, you'll be assisting in lots of different activities including game monitoring, game capture, as well as the possibility of caring for lions, elephants and even tigers in the sanctuary.*

China Ultimate Adventure

This is an incredible circular tour of China which has been designed to show you an unforgettable view of the real China. The volume and variety of experiences included on the itinerary make this trip quite unique.

Vietnam Experience

Vietnam adventure holiday – the best bits packed into just four weeks. Your adventure tour starts in Hanoi and takes in the sights of Ninh Binh, Tam Coc, Dinh Cac, Thai Vi and Bich Dong. You’ll be trekking in Cuc Phuonng National Park and hanging out on the beach on Halong Bay.

India Experience

If you're looking to infuse your travels full of adventure, culture, great food and discovery then India's the place! Full to the brim of fantastic activity, our India Experience trip is perfect for those who fancy seeing the 'real India' whilst exploring and volunteering through different regions of the country.

South Africa Experience

The South Africa Experience is an action packed two-week adventure encapsulating the best that South Africa has to offer. Spend a week as a wildlife conservation volunteer on a fantastic Big 5 private game reserve near Port Elizabeth; then after all that hard work it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy the ride… travelling along the stunning Garden Route there are endless memories waiting to be made; rounding it all off in Cape Town, one of the greatest cities in the world!

Australia Outback Ranch Training

Always wanted to travel and experience the diversity of life, outback travel and get up to a year's paid work on a “real” Australian cattle station? Then saddle up! Our Outback Ranch Training course is just for you! 

Cambodia Experience

Discover Cambodia's troubled past as well as its bright future on this fascinating tour from the enthralling capital of Phnom Penh to the truly stunning temples of Angkor Wat.

South Africa Schools and Development

Teaching in South Africa at this project involves various aspects of community work and development initiatives that will provide you with a diverse and varied experience, providing a great insight into the lives of underprivileged individuals in Cape Town.

China Giant Panda Conservation

The Giant Panda is one of the most endangered animals in the world, and this conservation project is a fantastic opportunity to observe and help these amazing creatures.

Galapagos Experience

The Galapagos are a set of the most stunning islands in the world, period. We love them here at Real Gap, and somewhere so exotic is begging to be explored from top to bottom!

China Paid Teaching with TEFL

Teaching English in China is a superb opportunity for those of you who want a challenge in a new, exciting environment. You'll get the chance to study Chinese, work as an English teacher and travel the country during the holidays. 

South Africa Surf and Community Volunteers

Learn how to surf and then teach some fantastic children how to do their thing on the waves! You’ll experience the amazing feeling of riding the surf on the stunning white sandy beaches of Muizenburg near Cape Town before watching as the children learn how to stand on the board and smile as they try to balance! Surfing in South Africa is a great opportunity to soak up the sun and work on your teaching style.

South Africa Sports Volunteers

Volunteering on our South Africa Sports Volunteers project, you will be assisting with sports activities at a school in the disadvantaged community on the South Peninsula. The school is committed to creating opportunities for every learner to develop to the full- mentally, physically and spiritually. They strive to foster initiative, individuality and integrity and cultivate a creative approach to life's challenges so that our learners will make a meaningful contribution as adult members of the community.

South Africa Child Development Volunteers

This is one our most rewarding South Africa volunteer programmes which gives you the opportunity to really make a difference to lives of the children at the centre. This volunteer programme is based at Doreen’s Creche, a well established Childcare Centre in the Masiphumelele Township, near Cape Town. The centre takes care of over 50 children aged from three to six years during the day whilst their parents go out to work.

South Africa Literacy Volunteers

This project presents a great opportunity to experience the real South Africa in a small community near Cape Town, as well as making a massive difference to local children’s lives. You can play a significant role in improving the education of impoverished youngsters by helping them learn to read and write.

South Africa Children's Hospital Volunteers

You will be Volunteering in South Africa, spending time enriching the lives of patients in a hospital dedicated to sick and injured young children.  Although the children in the hospital have experienced some terrible situations, by working within a team, your role is to bring fun, excitement and enjoyment to the wards.

Zimbabwe Lion Breeding and Conservation - Midlands

Midlands is a serious lion conservation project, designed solely to do something about the dramatic decline in African lion numbers. The programme is built around the breeding and release of lions back into the wild and it’s a world first.